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Data loaded to an SD card a nüvi 700 and 705 series device will recognize

Garmin automotive devices will read a variety of data from an SD card. The recognized data types are listed below: 

  • JPEG picture files
  • Garmin mapping image files loaded to the card via Garmin MapSource® or Garmin MapInstall™ software, or through Garmin's downloadable web content
  • User-created routes for devices supporting multiple-point routing1,2
    • These files do not require you to keep the memory card installed in the device once imported
    • Files will be imported to the internal storage
  • Waypoints1 and custom Points of Interest (POI) files
    • These files do not require you to keep the memory card installed in the device once imported
    • Files will be imported to the internal storage
  • MP3 files
  • Audible book files3

1Some devices require you import routes and waypoints before they will appear on the device.

2GPX files must be located in a "GPX" folder within a "Garmin" folder on the SD card.

3Audible books can be downloaded from www.audible.com.